Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 30 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Chicken – WIMP
- A term for someone who is easily scared or lacks courage.
- Takes off quickly – JETS
- To depart rapidly, often used in the context of planes or swift movements.
- Major hit – SMASH
- A significant success, particularly in entertainment like movies or songs.
- One paying taxes – ENER
- An individual or entity required to contribute financially to the government.
- Island that’s home to the Ko’olau Mountains – OAHU
- A Hawaiian island known for its scenic mountain range.
- Common knee injury for athletes – ACLTE
- An injury involving the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, frequent in sports.
- Unwanted pop-ups? – ACNE
- A skin condition characterized by pimples, commonly appearing on the face.
- Locale for a noted canal – SUEZ
- The location of the famous Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
- Odd duck maybe? – DECOY
- A lure or imitation, often used in hunting to attract real animals.
- Playful rub with the knuckles – NOOGIE
- A teasing gesture involving rubbing someone’s head with the knuckles.
- Bravo! – WELLDONE
- An expression of approval or praise for an achievement.
- When doubled band that performed the James Bond theme A View to a Kill – DURAN
- The band Duran Duran, known for their 1985 James Bond theme song.
- Swabbie’s chum – MATEY
- A friendly term for a shipmate or friend, often used in nautical contexts.
- Sly chuckle – HEH
- A quiet, mischievous laugh.
- Leaves with no moves as a chess piece – TRAPS
- Situations in chess where a piece has no legal moves and is captured.
- Utah ski resort – ALTA
- A well-known ski destination in Utah.
- Relax everything is going to work out – NOFE
- An assurance that there is no need to worry.
- Soil – ETH
- The upper layer of earth where plants grow, rich in organic material.
- Go me! – IRULE
- A self-congratulatory exclamation celebrating personal achievement.
- Wrongheadedness – FOLLY
- Foolishness or lack of good sense.
- Intimidating people to meet often – IDOLS
- Individuals who are greatly admired or revered.
- Opera singer Norman with a National Medal of Arts – JESSYE
- Jessye Norman, a renowned American opera singer.
- California’s ___ Mudd College – HARVEY
- A private college in Claremont, California, known for its engineering and science programs.
- Christmas decoration – HOLLY
- A traditional plant with red berries and green leaves used in holiday decor.
- Not now or later – ELIER
- Refers to a time before the present or an earlier occasion.
- Christmas ___ – CAROL
- A festive song typically sung during the holiday season.
- Potshot – JAB
- A critical or mocking remark aimed at someone or something.
- Baskin-Robbins competitor – TCBY
- A frozen yogurt chain, standing for “The Country’s Best Yogurt.”
- ___ at Five Count Basie tune – JIVE
- A lively style of dance music associated with Count Basie.
- Racking up wins – ONATE
- Accumulating victories or successes.
- Washington’s Sea-___ Airport – TAC
- Sea-Tac Airport, located in Seattle, Washington.
- Beach formations – DUNES
- Hills or ridges of sand formed by the wind along the beach.
- Loses strength – WANES
- To diminish in power, intensity, or strength.
- Shimmer with an array of colors – OPALESCE
- To exhibit a play of colors like that of an opal.
- Facet – ASPECT
- One side or part of something, especially when considered in a particular way.
- Navajo dwelling – HOGAN
- A traditional Navajo home, typically made of logs and earth.
- Nebulous – HAZY
- Lacking clarity or distinctness; vague.
- Unpaid debt – ARRE
- Money that is owed and has not been paid by the due date.
- Sincere – ENEST
- Genuine or heartfelt.
- Locale for a noted canal – ERIE
- Referring to the Erie Canal, which connects the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean.
- Bird on the Canadian dollar coin – LOON
- The common loon, featured on the Canadian “loonie” coin.
- Semester stressors – TESTS
- Exams or assessments that cause anxiety for students.
- Doubly hyphenated IDs – SSNS
- Social Security Numbers, often formatted with hyphens.
- Cries from a litter – MEWS
- The sounds made by kittens or young animals.
- Routine damage – WEANDTE
- Wear and tear from regular use or activity.
- Facing a judge say – HETTOHET
- Standing trial or appearing in court.
- Hanukkah symbol – INCOURT
- Menorah, the candelabrum lit during the Hanukkah festival.
- Space on a CD track where a hidden song can be placed – ALCAPONE
- The pre-gap, an area before the first track on a CD where hidden tracks can be found.
- San ___ Calif. – MENORAH
- San Jose, a major city in California.
- French homophone of haut – RIBCAGES
- Eau, meaning water in French.
- Shh! People may be listening … or a hint to eight squares in this puzzle – PREGAP
- The phrase “the walls have ears,” implying a need for secrecy.
- One way to prepare crêpes – IVEY
- Suzette, a type of crêpe served with an orange-flavored sauce.
- I regret to say … – LAST
- Alas, expressing sorrow or regret.
- Hosted for short – INSIDER
- Emceed, the abbreviation for Master of Ceremonies.
- Spirits – DENTS
- Elates, meaning to lift someone’s spirits or make them happy.
- Large aquatic insect – JOSE
- Stonefly, a type of insect found near freshwater.
- Cry from a town crier – ROY
- Oyez, an announcement used to call attention.
- One with privileged trading information – JUS
- Insider, someone with access to confidential information.
- Bucolic setting – EAU
- Vale, a picturesque valley.
- Badly rough up – MAUL
- To handle someone or something roughly or violently.
- Prying – CINCHES
- Nosy, showing too much curiosity about others’ affairs.
- Mr. Rogers – THEWALLSHAVEEARS
- A famous phrase meaning to be cautious about what is said because it might be overheard.
- Distinguished students – SUZETTE
- Honor roll, a list of students recognized for academic excellence.
- Phil in the Poker Hall of Fame – ORES
- Hellmuth, a well-known poker player.
- Noted singer/actress from the Bronx familiarly – ZIN
- J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez’s nickname.
- Open and honest conversation – LEA
- Heart-to-heart, a sincere and honest discussion.
- Onetime head of the Chicago Outfit – JLO
- Al Capone, a notorious gangster.
- Chest protectors – AYES
- Rib cages, which protect the heart and lungs.
- Unrefined materials – SADLY
- Ores, raw materials from which metals are extracted.
- Walks in the park – FELLOWS
- Strolls, leisurely walks.
- Plaintiff in a landmark 1973 case – MCED
- Roe, from Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case on abortion rights.
- Had some humble pie – NOSY
- Ate crow, meaning to admit one was wrong and apologize.
- Investment bank that folded in 2008 – NAPALM
- Lehman Brothers, which declared bankruptcy during the financial crisis.
- Au ___ (menu phrase) – ALCOHOLS
- Jus, a French term for a meat juice or sauce.
- I love the smell of ___ in the morning (Apocalypse Now line) – JANEROE
- Napalm, a flammable liquid used in warfare.
- Bad impressions? – STONEFLY
- Dents, marks or damages caused to a surface.
- Hold up – ATECROW
- Delay, to stop or slow down.
- Words of support – HEYEHEYE
- Cheers, expressions of encouragement.
California red informally – BESTENS
- Zin, short for Zinfandel, a popular red wine grape variety grown in California.
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